adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
bombsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
deflectionnounUS /dɪˈflekʃən/
a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
dirigiblenoun
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
DroppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
ever-increasing
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From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
explosivesnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/
plural of “explosive” — a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
inflammableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily ignited
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
OCEANnounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading AN OCEAN FLIGHT Dropping bombs from an aeroplane, or a dirigible balloon, is a comparatively simple matter.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they seem to be considered minor details now.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading It is not easy to gauge distances, high up in the air, and then, too, allowance must be made for the speed of the aircraft, the ever-increasing velocity of a falling body, and the deflection caused by air currents.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the other hand, while it is comparatively easy to drop a bomb from a moving aeroplane, or dirigible balloon, it is another matter to make the bomb fall just where it will do the most damage to the enemy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course there are complications that may ensue, from the danger of carrying high explosives in the limited quarters of an airship, with its inflammable gasoline fuel, and ever-present electric spark, to the possible premature explosion of the bomb itself.
